Coup Situation in West and Central Africa

Which countries in West and central Africa have had military takeovers since 2020?

• Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana

• Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo

• Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea

• Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda

What are some common themes that can help us make sense of the coups in West and central Africa?

• Economic stagnation, corruption, insecurity, popular support

• Infrastructure development, foreign investment, diplomatic relations, poverty reduction

• Technological advancement, cultural diversity, educational reform, healthcare accessibility

• Economic growth, political stability, social harmony, environmental sustainability

What is the main reason for the security problems in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger?

• Educational reform, healthcare accessibility, infrastructure development, cultural diversity

• Armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda and isil, humanitarian crisis, local community disputes, foreign intervention

• Foreign investment, diplomatic relations, poverty reduction, social harmony

• Natural disasters, economic recession, political instability, technological advancements

What is the main reason for the upswell in opposition to France in its former colonies?

• Cultural diversity, educational reform, healthcare accessibility, infrastructure development

• Neocolonialism, exploitation of resources, unequal relationship, political interests

• Foreign investment, diplomatic relations, poverty reduction, social harmony

• Equal relationship, humanitarian aid, counter-terrorism, economic development

What is the main reason for the growing support for Russia in West and central Africa?

• Neocolonialism, exploitation of resources, unequal relationship, political interests

• Equal relationship, humanitarian aid, counter-terrorism, economic development

• Foreign investment, diplomatic relations, poverty reduction, social harmony

• Cultural diversity, educational reform, healthcare accessibility, infrastructure development

Which country's trigger for the coup was the contested re-election of President Ali Bongo?

• Mali

• Gabon

• Chad

• Guinea

Which country's election in 2021 was the country's first civilian to civilian transfer of power?

• Niger

• Guinea

• Mali

• Chad

Which country's coup in July was a straight up power struggle due to changes in the military leadership?

• Mali

• Niger

• Chad

• Guinea

Which country's coup was seen as the end of The Bongo era due to the contested re-election of President Ali Bongo?

• Chad

• Mali

• Guinea

• Gabon

Which country's coup leaders have held up the security situation as part of their justification for taking power?

• Niger

• Guinea

• Chad

• Mali